whole-wheat flour

Flour is the finely ground and sifted meal of any of various edible grains. Giant steel or stone rollers are used to break and grind the grain. The fuller-flavored whole-wheat flour contains the wheat germ, which means that it also has a higher fiber, nutritional and fat content. Because of the latter, it should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent rancidity.

Weekends are meant for pancakes, and a heart-shaped pancake is perfect for tomorrow's Valentine's Day celebration. The strawberry puree adds a festive bit of red. Save any leftover topping to dollop on plain yogurt for a simple afternoon snack.